Left Coast Sports Babe

Only week one but does look like there’s going to be some serious competition for NFL’s 2018 number 1 draft pick.

Well, at least the SF 49ers outscored the SF Giants today.  (Barely, 3 to 1)

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Though at least SFGiants may have made it easier for SF49ers fans this year -they’ll only have to watch their team lose once a week.

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Meanwhile, wonder what the record is for the longest losing streak by an MLB team that won 100 games during the regular season. Assuming the Dodgers get to 100 games.

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Well at least for a week folks in Washington will have a diversion from usual complaining about Congress in complaining about the Redskins.

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Ezekiel Elliott, on the injunction that means he can play this year  “I’m just relieved for the fact that I finally get a fair trial.”

Suppose it would be tacky to start a pool on his next incident?

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As some bizarre stories emerge from Hurricane Irma,  let me say that I fully support the right of people to go after Darwin awards for themselves. But it really sucks when they endanger rescuers.

A little good news.   After the caretaker decided to ride out the storm, the Hemingway House and all its cats survived  Hurricane Irma.   Although guessing if the cats could talk they would ask to be transferred to the care of a smarter human.

Police shot & killed a man who  allegedly fatally shot 7 people during Dallas Cowboys watch party in Plano, TX.   Move along, nothing to see here. #Murica

(unless of course it comes out tomorrow that the alleged gunman was either undocumented or Muslim)

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From TC  “Rogers Communications, the parent company of the Toronto Blue Jays have just announced that they will give $1 of every ticket sold on Monday vs Baltimore to Florida Hurricane relief funds. Average price of a ticket is ~$60. Who knew the head of Rogers was named Ebenezer?”

Really rough time for Florida. But have to figure some residents are at least getting a smile out of watching Urban Meyer lose. #OhioState

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Indians have won 17 games straight. 2017 #SFGiants consider 17 wins a good two months.

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A Florida man suggested shooting guns at Hurricane Irma out of “stress and boredom.”  And apparently over 54,000 have signed up to join in.  Good to know that even in the worst of times, some Floridians remain committed to upholding their state’s reputation.

Hillary Clinton “I’m done with being a candidate.” Your turn, Bernie.

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Quite a quandry for Facebook if Zuckerberg ever runs for President: Would site accept big $$$ from Russians running ads again him?

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The Norwegian Escape cruise ship is waiting out Irma at sea with 4,000 people and unlimited booze. Imagine a whole lot of drunken karaoke versions of Gilligan’s island “A three-hour tour…”

Clicked on a FB link about John McCain saying he’s “facing a challenge.” And yes, brain cancer is horrible. But even more horrible are some of the comments, “hurry up and die,” mostly from people who claim McCain hasn’t been a good enough Republican. You almost hope they’re Russian bots, because humans shouldn’t be that nasty.

Patriots fans feeling a bit deflated this morning.

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Tom Brady called out Patriots last night over “our attitude & our competitiveness. ” So now the big question WWGS – Who will Gisele blame?

What’s bigger shock tonight for #SFGiants fans -that Pablo Sandoval broke 0-39 streak w/ home run, or that Matt Moore pitched well for a win.

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Words I never expected to write: Buster Posey steals home.

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Meanwhile the Dodgers had a 4 run first inning against Colorado to break their losing streak at 7 games….. Oops, never mind.  (5-4 loss)

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Remembering those bumper stickers “God is coming and boy is she pissed.” Not sure about God but Mother Nature sure seems unhappy.

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Worrying where Irma will hit next, is it too late to rename storm ‘Hurricane 2017 SFGiants?” Because we all know they rarely hit anything.  #bustohell

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Eric Bolling is out at #FoxNews, allegedly for sexting photos to colleagues.   Guys, here’s a quick safety tip – NO women want to see pictures of your junk.

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Amazing how many people who don’t believe scientists on climate change now do believe in the National Weather Service.

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Hey @realDonaldTrump, until we survive #Irma maybe time to put tweets on tax reform & attacking Congress on hold for a while? #priorities

From T.C.   “Interesting to note that Tampa, Miami and the NE defense in the 4th Q all just used their Bye Weeks in week 1.”

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When I moved from Florida to California, friends asked how I could deal with the idea that we could have a major earthquake any minute. Now, admittedly there are moments when you worry, especially after a small quake, or when you think you hear or feel something.
But I thought then, and now, in some ways much easier to have no idea what might be coming, than to know a hurricane is coming, and not be able to do anything but hunker down or evacuate.
Wishing the best for everyone in Florida tonight, seriously.

Apparently the Chiefs watched the 4th quarter of last year’s Super Bowl.

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2017 is a weird @MLB year. #SFGiants somehow turned into the #Phillies, and now the #Dodgers are trying to turn into the #SFGiants.

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Grant Bisbee of McCovey Chronicles notes “The Giants have outscored the Dodgers in the second half of the season.”
Clearly a sign of the apocalypse.

Urban Meyer says it drives him “insane” when 1st-year coaches complain, saying once you start “they’re YOUR players.” Well, except after Meyer left Florida when some of them also belonged to parole officers.

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Clippers are offering new courtside seats with all-inclusive club access, waiter service and valet parking. ESPN reports a source says the price is $175,000 a seat. Well, it’s not as if buyers will have to save money for several rounds of playoff tickets.

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So the world’s chances of avoiding a nuclear holocaust may come down to Dennis Rodman?

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Zander Venezia, 16 yr-old pro surfer died while surfing in Barbados during Hurricane Irma. A fellow surfer said his last words before heading out again were “I just got the best wave of my life!”
Venezia hoped to go to the Olympics, but at least he might be this year’s front-runner for the top Hurricane Darwin Award.

New US govt report found women between ages of 40-59 aren’t getting enough sleep. Waiting for the next study that will find water is wet.

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I sure do miss days when the biggest controversy of the day was whether the new cast of #DWTS Dancing with the Stars really were stars.

Facebook reportedly is telling advertiser it can reach 25 million more people in the US than census data shows exist. Well, hey, guess Russian bots need friends too?

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Rush Limbaugh on Irma “These storms, once they actually hit, are never as strong as they’re reported.” Maybe he should go report on this travesty in person?

FEMA is already running out of money after Harvey and before Irma. But hey, the priority for Americans’ safety is a wall? @realDonaldTrump

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If misery loves company then for the last couple weeks @Dodgers & @SFGiants should be best of friends.

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Although for now SF Giants in 2017 are great MLB team to watch for those who hate idea of fatalities but love watching major trainwrecks.

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Ezekiel Elliott’s  6 game suspension upheld for now, but latest delay means he will play in NBC’s nationally televised Sunday Night game.   Sure it’s just a coincidence

So bad enough @realDonaldTrump wouldn’t announce his #DACA ban in person. But did he have to traumatize children by sending a Keebler elf?

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As awful as the  SF Giants have played in 2017, the Dodgers might be playing worse this week. #Miserylovesevenbriefcompany

And Giants pitchers haven’t given up four home runs in one game to J.D. Martinez. Yet.

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But now SF Giants high-priced closer Mark Melancon will need surgery. Well, at least this won’t be a problem in the playoffs. #2017

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Because nothing says NCAA is really about amateur student athletes like Monday Night COLLEGE football…. #TENNvsGT

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Another reason to be an Anglophile: Britain gets Prince William & Kate announcing they’re having a 3rd child, while the US gets Kim and Kanye are breeding a third child via a surrogate.

Great moments in travel. When you have a tight international connection, have to go through Passport control, and the woman in front of you absolutely cannot find her boarding pass in her purse.  Then she starts digging in her rolling bag, and after a few minutes she triumphantly produces it. And security guy sighs. “That is your arrival boarding pass.”. Search begins again. And second security person waves those behind her into another line.

A Carlow University junior apparently died earlySunday morning while “train hopping.” The University issued a statement expressing sympathy for the “tragic accident.”
Now, we were all young once, and I do feel really sad for her friends and family. But isn’t “train-hopping” less a “tragic accident” and more a Darwin?

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First Harvey, now LA Fire, and Irma approaching. Call it climate change, global warming, whatever you want; but Mother Nature seems pissed.

CNN reports that Mexico plans to send 25 trailers full of supplies including rice, beans, coffee and chocolate for Texas flood victims. Let’s hope Trump doesn’t order them stopped at the border.

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Trump to get rid of DACA, but giving Congress 6 months to replace What if they just take Obama’s name off & call it Trump Dreamer act?

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So who had South Korea in Trump insult bingo?

With National Prayer Day this weekend “by Presidential Proclamation,” can someone remind @realDonaldTrump that Jesus said “suffer little children to come unto me” not make children suffer for coming here.

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When it gets right down to it Trump just can’t stand that not only was Obama more popular than him, 44 gets more popular every day

So how many SEC teams have taken Howards off their potential future cupcake list? #UNLV

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Houston was a 45 point underdog, making the game, as far as the Vegas spread, the biggest upset in college football history.

The previous record holder was Stanford, who upset USC 10 years ago as a 39 point underdog.  No real point to bring that up, except that I just like writing it.  #Nerdnation

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Meanwhile, the Dodgers have lost 7 of 8. Maybe that series with SF Giants in mid September will be a competitive one after all?

-Todd Marinovich, 48, went 19 for 28 for 262 yards and 7 TDs in his debut with the SoCal Coyotes, a developmental pro team.   Alas, another QB who is likely to get a job offer before Colin Kaepernick

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It’s been a really tough week for Houston. But at least #Astros not only are able to play at home, they get to play #Mets. #Smallmercies

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Meanwhile, Texas lost their football opener to…. Maryland.    Would that this were a normal time where that would be the worst story for many state residents in a week.

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North Korea just conducted a nuclear test. And this is the country where Trump thinks he’s had his biggest foreign policy success.

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Trump on Harvey in Houston ” As tough as this was, it’s been a wonderful thing, I think, even for the country to watch and the world to watch. It’s been beautiful.” WTF?

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Trump called for a National Day of Prayer. Guess no one told him “You cannot serve both God and mammon.”

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And of course in Houston Trump has to put on gloves and claim “My hands are too big. #Priorities #Harvey

If we’re going to have a nuclear apocalypse this weekend guess it’s okay to have that second or third glass of wine?

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Black smoke seen coming from soon-to-be closed Russian Consulate in SF, they say “just cleaning.” Burning Donny & Vlad’s love letters?

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#WhyTrumpBlockedMe Hasn’t happened yet. But important to have goals.

Brock Osweiler will go down in history as the only undefeated Cleveland Browns quarterback.

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LSU football coach Ed Orgeron,  says for “competitive advantage” over his opponents, that the team will keep 2017 suspensions/discipline private. Translation, stars will get their wrists slapped really HARD.

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Wonder how many @MLB pitchers have had their best outing of the year against #SFGiants?

MLB admitted that the replay umpires in San Francisco made a mistake last night and took a two-run home run away from Brandon Crawford. Well, heck, that could be the difference this year between the Giants losing 99 and 100 games.

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But forget the Cowboys. Real “America’s team” is now the Houston Astros.

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Serena Williams has given birth to a baby girl. The child has just been installed as an odds-on 2037 Wimbledon favorite.

A passenger onboard a Hawaiian Airlines flight from Honolulu to New York was so disruptive that the plane had to turn around and return to Hawaii. This week he was ordered to pay the airline almost $100,000
Airlines are thinking, hmm, hiring lawyers to deal with jerks might be more profitable than flying planes.

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Too soon to tell, and with luck Hurricane  Irma will fall apart before becoming   a serious threat to the US or Caribbean. But a worst case scenario has it hitting the Southeast Coast of US hard.    Which could include Mar-a-Lago;  so if we are ever going to see some actual Trump empathy….

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Can we start a pool on what fired-resigned Trump official most likely to end up on Dancing With The Stars?

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The Kenyan Supreme Court has ordered a redo of their controversial Presidential election. You can do that? Asking for a country.

I guess I missed the Trump tweet taking credit for the August jobs report.

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White House says #DACA decision will be announced Tuesday. #WTF? DId they also announce who will be the decision’s commercial sponsor?

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A terror alert over someone “acting weird” caused tourists to be locked inside Eiffel Tower tonight. Fear itself is winning. #Paris